Word Frequency
inveterate (ɪnˈvɛtərɪt
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Definitions
adjective
- long established, esp so as to be deep-rooted or ingrained ⇒
an inveterate feeling of hostility
- prenominal settled or confirmed in a habit or practice, esp a bad one; hardened ⇒
an inveterate smoker
- (obsolete) full of hatred; hostile
Derived Forms
inˈveteracy, inˈveterateness nouninˈveterately adverb
Word Origin
C16: from Latin inveterātus of long standing, from inveterāre to make old, from in-² + vetus oldSynonyms
View thesaurus entry = chronic, confirmed, incurable, hardened, established, long-standing, hard-core, habitual, obstinate, incorrigible, dyed-in-the-wool, ineradicable, deep-dyed
Example Sentences Including 'inveterate'
From then on he became an inveterate boat-dealer, a habit he preferred to keep secret by indulging it in other towns.THE MAIN CAGES (2002)
He is also an inveterate giver to charity, sponsor of the arts and adored, particularly by women.Times, Sunday Times (2002)
He is an inveterate reader, often with several books on the go at the same time.Globe and Mail (2003)
He recorded his admiration for Clifton, a brave and inveterate escaper.Knight's Cross
In such a market, what does an inveterate income fund investor do?Business Today (2000)
Last week, I attended GCTC's Feelgood with an Irish priest who turned out to be an inveterate theatre-goer.Ottawa Sun (2003)
No,' said Tommy, who was an inveterate gossip with a nose like Lassie when it came to scandal.JUST BETWEEN US (2002)
Then the inveterate boozer within overcame all rival personae and he asked with a stealthy curiosity: `What are you having?THE CALLIGRAPHER (2003)
Those inveterate collectors of red and yellow cards had gone three hours with hardly so much as a firm rebuke.Times, Sunday Times (2002)
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